The
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Polygraph Section falls under the operational control of
the Detective
Division. The mission of the Polygraph Section is to provide polygraph support
to law enforcement agencies within Cumberland and surrounding counties with
respect to ongoing criminal or internal investigations.

The Polygraph Section is also tasked with
conducting pre-employment screening polygraph examinations for deputy and
detention officer applicants within the Sheriff's Office.

Individuals who seek polygraph examinations
pertaining to private matters will have to seek a private polygraph examiner
in order to fulfill their request.